(cache) scum, i think the reason why the word is so offensive to use in that context is because it is a term used by amputees. also having phantom limbs has been reported as painful by some amputees and i know that some amputees wouldn't appreciate it if we used the word. phantom does mean ghost but when put into context like that it means a whole lot more. most amputees are traumatized by the experience and i feel we should respect them and not use the term phantom limb.

i think the reason why the word is so offensive to use in that context is because it is a term used by amputees. also having phantom limbs has been reported as painful by some amputees and i know that some amputees wouldn't appreciate it if we used the word. phantom does mean ghost but when put into context like that it means a whole lot more. most amputees are traumatized by the experience and i feel we should respect them and not use the term phantom limb.

trashcankin

But do you nt realize that the pain cause by “phantom limbs” can be linked to ptsd or nerve endings? Not literal ‘phantom’ limbs? Disabled people don’t have the right to a term literally because they get physically hurt.

Thats like giving a biscuit to someone with a oeanut allergy an calling it a peanut so they can enjoy peanuts.

If they suffer from “phantom limbs” then that is literally a defect from “missing what they had” just like me with my- gasp- phantom tail and ears? Isn’t it amazing.

Have you ever got rid of something and then felt physical pain because you missed it? That’s the same thing except not with a body part.

You are literally grabbing at straws to argue with a 17 year old on the internet?

You are literally going to tell me that disabled bodied people can have their body dsmorphia appeased yet I cannot despite the fact I am able bodied YET suffer the exact same dysmorphia of the body? Missing limbs?

Please stop. You don’t have an argument here- the phrase isn’t discriminatory to Otherkin. It is literally the same concept and the same as sayig ghost or spirit limbs, which I’m sure some amputees would fond equaly as offensive considering it is the same word.